The change of season impacts many areas of life but perhaps the area that takes one of the hardest knocks is sleep. From the clocks going back and longer evenings to sleeping with the heating on, the circadian rhythm is easily knocked off kilter.
Experts recommend bedrooms are kept to between 16°C and 18°C1 at night for a healthy sleep. However, 29%2 of British adults leave their heating on while they sleep which may sound cosy (after all, nobody can relax and sleep while they’re cold) but in reality, this temperature hike may be doing more damage than good. Too high temperatures inside the home and in particular in the bedroom can easily result in disrupted sleep.
Sleeping with the heating on can also cause other physical complaints including dry, tired or irritated eyes. TheraTears® Overnight Restore eye drops are specially formulated with hyaluronic acid and cross-linked hyaluronic acid to help restore and replenish the tear film in the eye overnight. It may seem natural to reach for the eye drops to provide relief during the day but simply adding two drops to each eye as part of a nighttime routine can help keep eyes refreshed and comfortable.
“Disrupted sleep and sleep deprivation leads to the eyes producing fewer tears”, explains Leah Khan, optometrist and director at Simon Falk Eyecare in Leeds.. “As with other parts of the body, the eyes need sleep to repair themselves and not getting enough can result in dry, itchy and bloodshot eyes. The natural moisture in your eyes also evaporates faster in dry environments. Turning heating down or off overnight can improve both your eye health and your sleep”.
Anyone who has experienced broken sleep caused by dry eye symptoms knows how frustrating and uncomfortable it can be and how it impacts on the rest of the day. TheraTears® Overnight Restore eye drops provide relief in five key ways – by repairing, restoring, protecting, soothing and hydrating the eye’s surface while sleeping.
With TheraTears® Overnight Restore eye drops, start each day feeling bright-eyed and bushy tailed.
Persistent symptoms should be discussed with a qualified eye-care professional. Always refer to product information before use.
TheraTears® Dry or Tired Overnight Restore (10mls £10.99) is available at Sainsbury’s, Superdrug, Boots and Amazon.
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